Classes
Call the store (518-861-0038) to get more info or to sign up. We ask for payment prior to class to secure your spot. Most classes require a minimum of 3 students. If we do not have enough students sign up, we will refund your class fee or reschedule the class. In the event of class cancellation by The Spinning Room (due to snow or tsunami, etc.) your fee will be refunded. Some classes require a bit of "homework" beforehand, so make sure to check before coming to class. More details will be given upon registration. As always, you enjoy a 10% discount on materials for all classes.
Private Lesson OR Fixing Mistakes
Private lessons are available with several different teachers.
Tell us the time that works for you, during our regular business hours, and we will find the right teacher for you specific requirements.
Call or email the shop to discuss and reserve a lesson time - 518-861-0038 / info@spinningroom.net.
The cost for a 1 hour lesson is $20.
The cost for a 1/2 hour lesson is $12.
January Classes
Little Fair Isle Hat
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WHEN: Saturday, January 4, 10:30-12:30
INSTRUCTOR: Lisa Bates FEE: $20 Have you wanted to learn how to knit 2 color (stranded) knitting? This little hat is the perfect project to learn and practice on. An attainable project. Lisa will show you holding the yarn in one or 2 hands. MATERIALS: Yarn: DK or light worsted (Elysian, Savona, Cascade 220 Sport, Anchor Bay are good choices) Sample was smallest size. Needle: 16” circ needle, suggest size 3 & 6. HOMEWORK: Cast on for your size (97, 109, 125) st and purl 1 row. We will join in the round and begin the rib in class. SKILL LEVEL: Students should have already completed a project knitting in the round. |
Knitted Beaded Necklace
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WHEN: Sunday, December 8, 12:30-3:30
INSTRUCTOR: Lisa Bates FEE: $25 + $5 kit fee to instructor Make a wonderful gift for a special person in your life, or for yourself, in about 3 hours, start to finish. Anyone comfortable with knitting can make this project. There are kits available. If you plan to use a kit please let us know a color preference for yarn & beads. $5 due to instructor for the kit the day of class. MATERIALS: Yarn : If you use your own yarn & beads, plan for approx 15 yards and 200 beads pre-strung on the yarn. Needles: 14" straight needles, size 2, 3 or 4. (two different sized needles). Cast on/cast off with larger needle, knit with the smaller. Note: circular needles are not a good fit, because the size of the stitch releases its size once down on the cable, making it more difficult to work. Instructor will have extras needles to borrow. HOMEWORK: None SKILL LEVEL: Some knitting experience. |
Swatch Workshop
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WHEN: Saturday, December 14, 10:30-12
INSTRUCTOR: Lisa Bates FEE: $20 A swatch is an essential tool for making garments that fit. Learn techniques for working the swatch, and making it your friend. This workshop will cover techniques & some shortcuts for measuring as well as analyzing the swatch for the intended project. MATERIALS: Suggest worsted weight yarn in a light color. HOMEWORK: Bring a pattern you would like to do, but have not because you consider it is too complicated. Match yarn weight and needle to that project, and cast on 36 stitches and work garter stitch for 4 rows. If you have a swatch from a previous project bring that as well! SKILL LEVEL: Some knitting experience. |
January Classes
Nightshift This class is full already! Please ask for the waiting list.
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WHEN: Saturdays, January 4 & 18, 1 - 3 pm
INSTRUCTOR: Kathy Loegering FEE: $30 As the cooler days arrive this is the perfect worsted weight seamless shawl to wrap yourself in. Join Kathy to get started on this beautiful project. It is a relaxing knit for TV watching that results in a sensational eye catching shawl. It is knitted in the mosaic technique, where each row is only worked with one strand of yarn at a time and the color effect is created through simple slip stitches. MATERIALS: Pattern: Nightshift by Andrea Mowry can be purchased through the shop or from Ravelry. Yarn: 900 yds of any worsted weight yarn. The shop sample was made with Akari (1 skein, 528 yds.), Ito (1 skein, 437 yds.) and 1 skein of Silk Garden (109 yds.) If you are using only 2 colors, they should be 450 yds. each. The shawl can be made with 2 to 6 colors of your choice. Needles: Size US #8/32” to 40” circular needles to accommodate the large number of stitches as the shawl increases in size. HOMEWORK: None SKILL LEVEL: Suitable for advanced beginners and above. |
Intro to Rigid Heddle Weaving
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WHEN: Sundays, January 5 10 am - 3 pm
& January 19, 12 - 3 pm INSTRUCTOR: Karen Gardner FEE: $70 class + 15 loom rent Do you love the look of woven fabric? Is your yarn stash out of control? Learn to weave on a rigid heddle loom and you can whittle away that stash while creating lovely scarves, towels, and more. This class will teach you the basics of rigid heddle weaving, including determining yarn amounts, direct warping, and producing a balanced weave. You will weave a scarf using a loom provided by The Spinning Room. No experience necessary, but if you have your own rigid heddle loom, you are welcome to bring it and get to know it better. MATERIALS: You will need to bring: 150 yards each of 2 different color wool or wool-blend worsted weight yarn (Encore is recommended). Also to add some sparkle or texture you may bring a bit of other “fancy” yarn from your stash. Also: brown paper (grocery type) bags, (or brown craft paper), scissors, pencil, paper for notes, measuring and other “knitting tools you might have. HOMEWORK: None SKILL LEVEL: No experience necessary. |
Building with Lace This class is full, we are taking names for the waiting list.
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WHEN: Wednesdays, Jan. 8, Feb., 12,
Mar. 11, April 8, May 13 6 - 8 pm INSTRUCTOR: Joan Shirikian FEE: $70 Do you want to expand on your knitting skills? Are you ready to venture into lace work? Working over an extended time frame you will learn several new skills and sharpen others at a relaxed pace and make a beautiful afghan. MATERIALS: Pattern: Building with Lace Booklet available at the shop. Yarn: @ 1260 yards (460g) yarn to give gauge 22 sts & 29 rows =4” x 4” on US #6 needles. Sample used Cascade Roslyn( book suggests Rylie, which the shop has), Waste yarn in 2 colors; Needles to obtain gauge (recommend 24” circulars); Crochet hook approx. 4mm for cast on; Removable stitch markers. (Beads optional, will be discussed) HOMEWORK: Knit a guage swatch, this is not a fitted item so measurement is not critical. You want to like the look and feel and be close to gauge. **Start reading pages 1-11 of pattern and view videos on page 8 & 10** SKILL LEVEL: Must be comfortable with both the knit and the purl stitch prior to class. |
Building Blocks This class is full, we are taking names for the waiting list.
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WHEN: Tuesdays, Jan. 7 & 28, Feb. 18,
Mar. 10 & 31, Apr. 21, May 12, June 2 & 30 (finishing) 6-8pm INSTRUCTOR: Kathy Loegering FEE: $70 Are you tired of practicing only knit and purl stitches? Have you seen the new blanket at the shop for Building Blocks? It is done in fall colors completing one square at a time. Join us to work on skill building through the Building Blocks Learn to Knit Series. Learn a new skill or stitch with each square and complete this crib size blanket. MATERIALS: Pattern: You will need to purchase Building Blocks booklet by Michelle Hunter available at the shop. Worth the expense with valuable information Yarn: DK, worsted OR chunky yarn, (you will need approximately 10-12 skeins) Needles: circular or straight; compatible with your yarn, knitting accessories HOMEWORK: Read the beginning parts of the pattern. SKILL LEVEL: This class is perfect for beginner and those who want to improve their knitting skills. |